#A5DFD9 Hex Color
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Soft and pale, #a5dfd9 is a cool teal with a gentle green undertone. Its high lightness and muted saturation create an airy, clean mood suited to healthcare, wellness, spring themes, and minimal interfaces. Use the hex code as a supporting background with charcoal or deep navy text. Black text provides about 14.2:1 contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #a5dfd9
What is #a5dfd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5dfd9 is rgb(165, 223, 217), in HSL hsl(174, 48%, 76%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 3%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #a5dfd9?
#a5dfd9 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and soft warm neutrals because its pale, cool teal base benefits from strong dark contrast and restrained supporting colors in most layouts and branding. Reserve white text for large type or decorative use, not small body copy.
Does #a5dfd9 feel warm or cool?
#a5dfd9 reads as a cool, pale teal because its blue-green balance and gentle green undertone create a fresh, airy impression rather than a sunny or earthy one in most applications. It suits healthcare, wellness, spring, and minimalist visual systems.
Is #a5dfd9 readable on white or black?
#a5dfd9 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.